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Egyptians Vote Freely for a Leader Today, First Time in 29 Years

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22 May 2012 11 views
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Egyptians Vote Freely for a Leader Today, First Time in 29 Years
Egyptians relished their first free leadership vote on Wednesday, with Islamists pitted against secular figures in a contest unthinkable before a popular revolt swept President Hosni Mubarak from power 15 months ago. No one knows who will win the presidency, but Egyptians are enjoying the historic uncertainty.

Egyptians relished their first free leadership vote on Wednesday, with Islamists pitted against secular figures in a contest unthinkable before a popular revolt swept President Hosni Mubarak from power 15 months ago.

"I will vote today, no matter what," said one citizen. "It is a historic thing to do."

No one knows who will win the presidency, but Egyptians are enjoying the uniqueness of such presidential uncertainty.

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